If I Could Fly (Helloween song)

"If I Could Fly" is a power ballad song and single made by German power metal band Helloween, from their album The Dark Ride. The song begins with a grand piano that combines itself with distorted guitars and pounding drums. The lyrics depict a man in a journey of self-discovery. The song was written by Helloween frontman Andi Deris. The song has become one of Helloween's most popular, joining Future World, I Want Out and "Eagle Fly Free" on their live setlists. It was released in some countries as If I Could Fly. In Japan, it was released as Mr. Torture.

Personnel

 * Andi Deris - vocals
 * Michael Weikath - guitars
 * Roland Grapow - guitars
 * Markus Grosskopf - bass guitar
 * Uli Kusch - drums
 * John Ellenbrock - acoustic grand piano